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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.31, 25,607.43 and 7,208.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.31, 25,607.43 and 7,208.55 is: 10,814.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.31 : 25,607.43 = 7,208.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.31/25,607.43 = 7,208.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.31x = 25,607.43 × 7,208.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.31x = 184,592,439.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,592,439.53/17,069.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,814.29

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